noun
- a substance that causes the breakdown or destruction of cells or tissues
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- The researcher studied how the lysin affected bacterial cell walls.
- Certain lysins can destroy red blood cells in laboratory tests.
- The antibiotic works as a lysin to break down harmful bacteria.
- Scientists isolated a powerful lysin from the immune system cells.
- The lysin caused rapid cell membrane breakdown in the experiment.
- Medical researchers are developing new lysins to fight infections.